The species likely began to spread with the opening of the Suez Canal.
An aggressive seagrass species has been discovered in Biscayne Bay off the coast of Florida.An aggressive species of invasive seagrass that has been traversing the oceans for more than a century has been detected in the U.S. for the first time.
"It's very easy to see how some of these vessels could actually grab up a piece of this seagrass and then transport it relatively long distances," Campbell said. "Whenever you first recognize this particular species in a new area, you often find it in marinas or boat anchorages."The theory proved true in South Florida. The species was first noticed by someone who was diving or snorkeling near the Crandon Marina in early August, according to researchers.
"Certain species have the capacity to break apart and then drift a certain distance," he said. "And then those fragments can resettle and start a new population."In 2021, the species was determined to be a high risk for arrival, establishment and potential impacts in Florida,.
MORE: Invasive species of mosquito that could transmit diseases from animals to people found in FloridaFrom 1960 to 2020, reported costs of biological invasions in the U.S. were at least $1.22 trillion, according to a paper published in the journalAnnual invasion costs increased from $2 billion between 1960 and 1969 to $21 billion from 2010 to 2020, the paper found.
"I think there are certainly going to be larger and broader discussions about how we can manage this -- whether we should actively manage it," he said.
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